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Cost of living in Box Elder County, UT

Estimated monthly cost
$2,858/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 59,725 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $870 30%
Federal tax $492 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $340 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $156 5%
Energy $140 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Box Elder County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$694
per month
1 bedroom
$870
per month
2 bedroom
$1,012
per month
3 bedroom
$1,418
per month
4 bedroom
$1,699
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Box Elder County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$77,865
per year
Individual earnings
$40,131
per year
Per capita
$31,738
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Box Elder County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$357,400
Annual property tax
$1,828

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Box Elder County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$90
per month · 12¢/kWh
Natural gas
$50
per month
Annual total
$1,680
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Box Elder County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Box Elder County

State and local tax rates for Utah.

State income tax
4.7%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.1%
Combined sales tax
7.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Box Elder County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.6 min
Drive alone
74.7%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
10.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Box Elder County

What it costs to live in Box Elder County each month.

Single person
$2,858
per month
  • Rent $870
  • Energy $140
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $492
  • State tax $156
Couple
$4,343
per month
  • Rent $1,012
  • Energy $168
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $944
  • State tax $302
Family
$6,884
per month
  • Rent $1,418
  • Energy $210
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $944
  • State tax $302

Frequently asked questions about Box Elder County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Box Elder County?

In Box Elder County, UT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $870 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,012 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,418 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Box Elder County?

In Box Elder County, UT, the average household income is $77,865 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,131 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Box Elder County?

The estimated cost of living in Box Elder County, UT is approximately $2,858 per month for a single person, $4,343 for a couple, $6,884 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Box Elder County?

The combined sales tax rate in Box Elder County, UT is 7.19%, which includes the Utah state rate of 6.10% plus an average local rate of 1.09%.

Is Box Elder County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Box Elder County, UT would need approximately $2,858 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,865 per year ($6,489 per month). Box Elder County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Box Elder County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Box Elder County, UT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Box Elder County?

The average home value in Box Elder County, UT is $357,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,828, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Box Elder County compare to other areas?

You can compare Box Elder County, UT with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Box Elder County is in the Brigham City, UT-ID metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources